The Papacy and Modern Times a Political Sketch 1303 to 1870

""The Papacy and Modern Times: A Political Sketch 1303 to 1870"" is a historical book written by William Barry. The book provides a detailed account of the political history of the papacy from 1303 to 1870. It explores the political power of the papacy during this period and how it impacted the world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the papacy in the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment. It also discusses the papacy's relationship with various European monarchies and the rise of nationalism in Europe. The author provides a balanced view of the papacy's political power, highlighting both its successes and failures. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the papacy and its impact on the modern world.1911. Contents: From Avignon to Constance; From Constance to the Sack of Rome; From the Sack of Rome to the Beginnings of the Thirty Years' War; From the Escorial to Versailles; From Louis XIV to the Revolution; From the Revolution to Waterloo; and From Waterloo to the Fall of Rome. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.